The Route to ADHD Diagnosis
by: infoserv.
There are a few ways to getting diagnosed with ADHD, and I believe some are more effective and accurate than others. The most effective way to get tested, in my opinion, is by a psychologist or psychiatrist trained in ADD and learning dis...
Over the Counter Treatments for ADHD
by: infoserv.
There are a million and one herbal and natural remedies out there, and some of them can be helpful. The key to finding helpful remedies for whatever ails you is to research, investigate and be smart about what you buy and put into your bo...
How To Recognize the Symptoms of ADHD
by: infoserv.
An ADHD diagnosis is not formal until formal tests have been given by a licensed psychologist or other mental health professional. Unfortunately, these days school teachers are the ones making the diagnosis when they usually have no quali...
Primary Symptoms of ADHD
by: infoserv.
The primary symptoms of ADHD are hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention. In normal children, these symptoms can appear in low levels. But in children with ADD, these problems will be severe and happen over and over again for a long pe...
Age When ADHD is Diagnosed
by: infoserv.
Some parents notice signs of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity in their kids before they even start school. The child may not be able to sit still for very long or pay attention to games or television. But just because a parent...
School and a Child with ADHD
by: infoserv.
What teacher an ADHD child has is critical to their success in school. As a parent, you want to research what teacher your child will have to see what their background is. You want a teacher who understands the disorder or who is willing t...
Myths About Adult ADHD
by: infoserv.
Myth #1: It is not possible to accurately diagnose ADD and ADHD in adults. It is true that there is no single test that will diagnose this disorder, but there very clear and formal documented symptoms in the DSM-IV. These documented sympt...
Natural Treatments for ADHD
by: infoserv.
There are many natural treatments now available for the treatment of ADHD. This doesn't mean they actually work, but they are available. Sticking to simple and common sense treatments will work far better than any fad diet claiming to cur...
How To Help Your Child Cope With ADHD
by: Sue Perkins.
A child with ADHD can control some of his or her behavior problems with medications and therapy. Both the parents and the children with ADHD need extraordinary assistance and support to develop techniques for supervising the patterns of a...
Does Your Child Have ADHD Symptoms?
by: Aliza Adar Levine.
An ADHD diagnosis is not accurate until formal tests have been given by a licensed psychologist or other mental health professional. Unfortunately, it is often school teachers who make the diagnosis, although they usually have no qualific...
Parenting ADHD Children
by: Aliza Adar Levine.
Raising an ADHD child can be extremely difficult for the entire family. Therefore, learning parenting skills that are specific to raising a child suffering from ADHD is extremely important, not only for the health of the child, but also f...
Information on Child ADHD
by: Sander Bel.
This is mostly occur in boys than in girls. These behaviors contribute to significant problems in relationships, learning and behavior. About half of children who have ADHD continue to be easily distracted, have mood swings, hot tempers ...
Coaching the ADHD Brain
by: Sarah Jane Keyser.
The pill and then the skill. If you are serious about changing your life, medication alone may not be sufficient. Why? If you are an adult who has grown up with an under functioning brain you probably have a distorted negative perception...
Mabel Retires with ADHD
by: Sarah Jane Keyser.
"Why, Mabel you're early!""No I'm not, Helen. I'm right on time. We agreed to meet at 10:00 and it's just 10:00 by my watch now.""Yes, I know, but you're always late, Mabel. I didn't expect you for another 15 or 20 minutes.""Never again ...
Is ADHD a Real Disease?
by: Joel Turtel.
In other words, many children diagnosed with ADHD may simply be bright, normal kids, full of energy and bored out of their minds sitting in public-school classrooms.In his testimony to the Pennsylvania House Democratic Policy Committee, ...
